Japanese

あっとう
Meaning: overwhelm; overpower; overwhelm with force
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

圧
倒

Example sentences

Her wonderful singing voice overwhelmed the audience.
そのプロレスラーの巨体は、観客を圧倒した。
The professional wrestler's giant frame overwhelmed the crowd.
彼の演奏の技量は、観客を圧倒するほどだった。
His playing skill was enough to overwhelm the audience.
彼の演技には観客を圧倒するほどの気迫があった。
His performance had such intense spirit that it overwhelmed the audience.
博物館で展示されている日本刀の切れ味と美しさに圧倒された。
I was overwhelmed by the sharpness and beauty of the Japanese swords on display at the museum.
エジプトの巨大なピラミッドを見て、その迫力に圧倒された。
I saw the giant pyramids of Egypt and was overwhelmed by their power.
その建物の荘重な雰囲気は訪れる人を圧倒した
The solemn atmosphere of the building overwhelmed visitors.
彼は歴史の問題について横説竪説し、聴衆を圧倒した。
He spoke eloquently on historical issues, overwhelming the audience.
彼の講演は懸河之弁というべきもので、聴衆は最後まで圧倒され続けた。
His lecture was so eloquent and fluent that the audience remained captivated until the very end.
その将軍の眼光は剣戟森森として、周囲を圧倒した。
The Shogun's gaze was frighteningly intense, overwhelming everyone around him.

Usage Notes

Used when someone or something has a power or momentum that far exceeds the opponent or surroundings.

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